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MSc specialising in Wildlife Management at University of Pretoria

University of Pretoria, South Africa

Programme overview

Run through the Centre for Wildlife Management, this one-year, full-time MSc entails a research project with dissertation; prospective applicants are directed to contact the programme manager, Prof Michael Somers, for available research options.

Faculty: Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences  |  Department: Centre for Wildlife Management  |  Duration: 1 year, full-time  |  Intake: Closing dates: South Africa 30/09/2026; International 31/08/2026  |  Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

A research project leading to a dissertation, with available topics/options obtained from the Centre for Wildlife Management's programme manager.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor of Science Honours in Wildlife Management degree (or equivalent); or relevant four-year bachelor's degree (NQF level 8), with a weighted average of at least 60% at honours or final-year level.

Intake: Closing dates: South Africa 30/09/2026; International 31/08/2026

Duration: 1 year, full-time

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